AET 207 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Translation II

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AET 207	Fall/Spring	2	2	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Q&A Critical feedback Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr.Gör. DAMLA NUR AYAR
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	To examine and translate different types of written texts in English and Turkish.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Students will be able to read a variety of written texts. use monolingual and bilingual dictionaries effectively. translate a variety of texts from English into Turkish. translate a variety of texts from Turkish into English. apply translation strategies.
Course Description	This course will introduce basic concepts and strategies of translating written texts. It will enable students to apply them in practice and develop their translation skills.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the course and the World of Translation	Ghanooni, A.R. (2012) A Review of the History of Translation Studies, Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2: 1 (77-85) DOI:10.4304/tpls.2.1.77-85
2	What is translation ? History of Translation and Digital Transformation	Ghanooni, A.R. (2012) A Review of the History of Translation Studies, Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2: 1 (77-85) DOI:10.4304/tpls.2.1.77-85
3	Translation Competence and Translator Skills	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 55-60. ISBN 9789027273765
4	Translation Quality and Evaluation Criteria	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp270-276. ISBN 9789027273765
5	Translation Strategies, Tactics, and Practical Applications	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia,pp 412-419. ISBN 9789027273765
6	Terminology Management and Research Techniques	-
7	Written Translation Practice and Assignment
8	Globalization, Localization, and Translation	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 185-191. ISBN 9789027273765
9	Midterm Exam	15-23 November 2025
10	Legal and Political Translation (Applied)	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 134-141. ISBN 9789027273765
11	Translation of Scientific Texts and Translation in Academia	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 191-196. ISBN 9789027273765
12	Media and News Translation	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 252- 257. ISBN 9789027273765
13	Creative Writing and Poetry	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 299-306. ISBN 9789027273765
14	Machine translation and Technology in Translation	Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia, pp 215-224. ISBN 9789027273765
15	Semester Review	-
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Gambier, Y. & Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of Translation Studies. John Benjamins Publishing Company: Amsterdam / Philadelphia. ISBN 9789027273765

Ghanooni, A.R. (2012) A Review of the History of Translation Studies, Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2: 1 (77-85). DOI:10.4304/tpls.2.1.77-85

Ders Notları, ppt Sunumları

Suggested Readings/Materials

Bassnett, S. (2002). Translation Studies. London & New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780415506731

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	20
Presentation / Jury	-
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams	-	-
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	4	64
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3	45
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	5	5
Presentation / Jury	-		0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam	-	-	0
Midterms	1	12	12
Final Exam	1	24	24
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	-	X
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	X	-
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	X
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	X
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	-	-	X	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	X	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	X	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	X	-	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	X	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	X	-	-